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Caister

Welcome to NCI Caister lookout station.

The NCI watchroom occupies the former Lifeboat Station look-out by kind invitation of the Independent Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service. The Station was initially opened in 2011 and formally, in 2012, by the local BBC television journalist and broadcaster, Susie Fowler-Watt.

The station at Caister is unique amongst NCI look-outs in that it is situated within operational lifeboat facilities as opposed to redundant Coastguard watchstations more usually taken over by the charity. That said, despite our unique location, we are no different to our NCI colleagues elsewhere; whilst we have a close working relationship with the Caister Lifeboat, we adhere to strict NCI protocols regards the recording and reporting of incidents and - unless directed by the Coastguard - do not get directly involved in Search and Rescue operations.

Visitors are normally most welcome at the lookout although, when an incident is ongoing, this may not always be convenient and the duty watchkeeper may ask visitors to call back later. Visitors should also be aware that the watchroom is accessed by steep stairs; there is no disabled access

Summer Opening

Open from:

09:00

Open until:

17:00

Days:

Every Day

Notes:

Summer watches are kept from the start of BST. Additionally, with effect from 1 July 2017, the station will remain open until 1900 (Fri to Sun) for public safety, to cover school holidays at peak times when parents/guardians are likely to be off work and therefore use the beach, together with their children.

Winter Opening

Open from:

09:00

Open until:

16:00

Days:

Every Day

Notes:

Winter watches begin at the end of BST.

Opening Hours

During Lifeboat call outs or DFS/HMCG emergencies after hours, if called upon.

Location

Latitude:

52° 38.74' N

Longitude:

1° 44.21' E

OS Reference:

TG 528119

Station Post Code:

NR30 5DJ

Station Elevation:

20 Feet. 6 Metres

Visual features of station:

The lookout is in a distinctive, curved-roof, red building situated above the Heritage Centre of the Independent Caister Volunteer Lifeboat Service. It has a commanding 5 mile panoramic view of the East Coast and Scroby Sands Wind Farm. An information Board on the north elevation of the building provides details of Caister NCI and indicates when 'on watch'. NCI-logo windchasers provide additional notice to beach users that the station is open.

Local Hazards:

Sand dunes suffer from multiple rabbit and badger holes.
The old sea groynes can be exposed at some tide states.

Operational Capability

This station has Declared Facility Status

This station reports to CGOC Humber

Current weather and sea conditions are available by telephone during watch hours